The Toronto Transportation Club held it’s Annual General Meeting on December 7th at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre
The board voted and has elected the executive committee for 2017:
Gary Fast – Associate Vice President, International Transportation Canadian Tire – will become the Past President, and remain on the executive committee.
Mike Fontaine, General Manager C.H. Robinson Company (Canada) LTD – Elected to position of President
James Mitton – Vice President National Accounts, Apps Transport Group – Elected to the position of 1st Vice President.
Cynthia Nagamatsu – VP Commercial Client Services, Hargraft Schofiled LP – Elected to the position of 2nd Vice President.
The AGM was followed by the Club’s annual dinner where The Toronto Transportation Club celebrated its 104rd Year. Our club continues to grow at a phenomenal rate and this year we were pleased to return to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in order to accommodate the additional demand for this signature event. The gala was attended by close to 1,400 industry professionals and dignitaries who helped to celebrate this wonderful evening. Present at the head table was Councillor Mark Grimes Toronto City Council Ward 6 Etobicoke-Lakeshore and a Head Table of over fifty transportation leaders as well as many of our Past Presidents.
Our exceptional and outspoken keynote speaker was Mr. Alex Anthopoulos who Until recently held the position of Vice President, Baseball Operations for the LA Dodgers, On November 13, 2017, Alex was hired as the executive vice president and general manager of the Atlanta Braves after agreeing on a four-year contract.
Prior to joining the Dodgers, Alex spent six seasons as the Blue Jays’ General Manager, which culminated in an AL East title to snap Toronto’s 22-year postseason drought and a selection as Sporting News’ MLB Executive of the Year in 2015.
He joined Toronto following the 2003 season as a scouting coordinator and earned a promotion to Vice President, Baseball Operations & Assistant General Manager in 2006 before taking over as GM on Oct. 3, 2009.
I am also pleased to announce that this year the club announced it will present 3 scholarship awards. Independent adjudicator Adriano Perusin announced the 2017 award winners.
Motive Media Fleet Graphics received the “Platinum Award od Distinction” for outstanding contribution and participation. Accepting on behalf of Motive was Jessica Griffith, Holly Douglas and Kate Shepard.
‘The John Foss Volunteer Service Award’ was presented to Olga Ricci. Olga was on the board of directors for 5 years and continues too volunteer her time and service at all of our Club events.
The 2017 board of the Toronto Transportation Club includes the following industry leaders: `
- Kathy Cartan, President, Motive Media Fleet Graphics Inc.
- Peter Stefanovich, Managing Partner, Left Lane Associates
- Liam O’Briain, Director of Eastern Operations, Kee Human Resources
- Joe Glionna, President, Newcom Business Media Inc.
- Eric Carusi, General Manager,Transpro Freight Systems
- Chris Petersen, Sr. Strategic Account Manager, Air Canada Cargo
- Craig Germain, President Logistics, XTL
- Domenic Barbuto, Executive Account Manager, Penske
- Ralph Scrivo, Sales Manager Eastern Region, Paccar
- Tony Bianco, Director of Sales Intermodal, CN Rail
- Lucia Pinheiro, President, Damco Canada
- Leah Cormier, InSinc Promotions
- Paul Granger, Protaskit
- Barbara Leece, CP
About the Toronto Transportation Club
Founded in 1913, The Toronto Transportation Club (TTC) is one of the oldest transportation clubs in Canada. The TTC was founded to provide members the opportunity to interact professionally and socially with other transportation industry insiders, professionals and leaders.
The TTC is a not for profit organization whose members include both individuals and corporations representing trucking companies, shippers, private fleets, railways, steamship lines, airlines, retailers, freight brokers, third party logistics, freight forwarders, customs brokers, couriers, suppliers and other transportation related businesses.
It is the largest transportation club in North America. The TTC organizes various events and social networking opportunities for its members and member companies throughout the year and proceeds from these events are used to raise money for the TTC’s scholarship fund which awards post-secondary scholarships on an annual basis.
For more information, visit www.torontotransportationclub.com
